DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Second paragraph, second sentence of release dated Sept. 17, 2014 should begin: From Sept. 26 through Nov. 22 (instead of From Sept. 19 through Nov. 16); in the bullets, dates for Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate should read Nov. 20 - 22 (instead of Sept. 19 - 21).
The corrected release reads:
OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS MAKES A RUN AT THE 15-INCH-CUP
Luxury Hotel Brand Develops Series of Golf Events Featuring 15-Inch-Cups
Today Omni Hotels & Resorts announced it will hold a series of golf tournaments and events where select golf courses will feature a 15-inch-cup throughout the fall at nearly every Omni Golf Resort. Omni is among one of the first hotel brands to feature the 15-inch-cup on its courses to help raise awareness for the game. The 15-inch-cup was introduced to the mainstream public earlier this year by Hack Golf, a pioneering initiative that brings together passionate golfers, interested non-golfers, industry leaders – and those with ideas and approaches to increase the fun factor in golf.
The first 15-inch-cup Omni event was held at The Omni Homestead Resort for the luxury brand’s yearly client event, the “Omni Invitational Golf Tournament.” From Sept. 26 through Nov. 22, nine Omni Golf Resorts will hold customized tournaments and activities for both members and guests of the properties and their corresponding courses.
From the installation on all par 3’s on the courses at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort and “Mixed Members Halloween Scramble” at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa to just playing nine holes with friends, each course will have something for every golfer at every level. The following resorts will host a 15-inch-cup event:
- Sept. 26 – 28: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
- Oct. 4 – 6: Omni Interlocken Hotel (Denver)
- Oct. 10 – 12: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
- Oct. 17 – 19: Omni Mount Washington Resort
- Oct. 23 – 26: Omni Bedford Springs Resort
- Oct. 31 – Nov. 2: Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
- Nov. 7 – 9: The Omni Grove Park Inn
- Nov. 14 – 16: Omni Tucson National Resort
- Nov. 20 - 22: Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
“Omni’s portfolio of golf courses was constructed and is maintained to accommodate a high level of regulation play on a daily basis. Maintaining and improving our facilities for the benefit of our members and resort guest that enjoy regulation play continues to be the number one priority for our golf clubs,” said Jon Hunter, vice president operations / hotel services for Omni Hotels & Resorts. “We have partnered with Hack Golf to offer a rotation of 15-inch-cup tournaments because we believe the program helps create engagement to the game by a resort guest or member that might not otherwise choose to play golf, while offering something a little different for the golf purists.”
TaylorMade Golf and the PGA of America are the founding partners of the Hack Golf platform. Hack Golf is intended to be a broad industry initiative. Early experiments with the 15-inch-cup have produced faster rounds, lower scores and more fun on the courses. A typical 4:30 round is now at 3:45 and many golfers are seeing a 10-stroke improvement in scores that typically include long putts and chip-ins from off the green.
For additional information or to book accommodations, visit www.omnihotels.com/destinations/golf call 1-800-The-Omni or reach out to the individual Omni Resort for specifics about their events. Travelers or media can also follow Omni Hotels & Resorts at www.Facebook.com/OmniHotels and Twitter.com/OmniHotels.
About Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. With over 20 world-class golf courses and award-winning spa retreats, to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options. Known for its distinguished, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company’s “Power of One” associate empowerment program. The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations and travel publications. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.